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Dentist Jobs in Iowa

Across 50 live Dentist listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $200K (75th percentile $250K), based on the 26 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 21st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Iowa Primary Care Association (9), Iowa Dental Associates (8), Primary Health Care (6).

50+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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50 jobs

These 26 roles pay ~$200k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 9 employers
13
<$140k
0
$140k-195k
6
$195k-250k
5
$250k-305k
2
$305k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

26 jobs · 9 employers
2
1-2
5
3-4
3
5-6
13
7-8
3
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Aria Care Partners logo

Travel Registered Dental Hygienist

Aria Care PartnersDes Moines, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
Yesterday
New
Dental Associates logo

Associate Dentist

Dental AssociatesWest Des Moines, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Iowa Primary Care Association logo

Dentist

Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverKeokuk, IA

Dental
$197,000-$234,000
1w ago
Ocean Dental logo

Part Time PRN Dentist

Ocean DentalDes Moines, IA

Dental
starting at $650/hour
1w ago
Ocean Dental logo

Dentist

Ocean DentalDes Moines, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Iowa Dental Associates logo

Dental Hygienist

Iowa Dental AssociatesFort Dodge, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge logo

Dental Hygienist

Community Health Center of Fort DodgeEagle Grove, IA

Dental
$65,000-$100,000
2w ago
Aspen Dental logo

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Aspen DentalWaterloo, IA

Dental
$21-$24 per hour
2w ago
Iowa Dental Associates logo

Dental Hygienist - Knoxville Dental Associates

Iowa Dental AssociatesKnoxville, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Iowa Dental Associates logo

Dentist

Iowa Dental AssociatesSanborn, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Iowa Dental Associates logo

Dentist

Iowa Dental AssociatesAnamosa, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Iowa Dental Associates logo

Dentist

Iowa Dental AssociatesAnkeny, IA

Dental
$250,000-$400,000
3w ago
Commonwealth Medical Services logo

Dentist Iowa

Commonwealth Medical ServicesEmployer score · SilverOrange City, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Commonwealth Medical Services logo

Dentist Iowa

Commonwealth Medical ServicesEmployer score · SilverSioux Center, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Iowa Dental Associates logo

Dental Hygienist – Hybrid Location

Iowa Dental AssociatesFort Dodge, IA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago

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Dentist Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison

Live dentist listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
50
Live median
$200k
75th $250k · n=26
12-mo median
$173k
Pay rank
#21 of 51
Work-life
5.0/10 · #9
12-mo postings
70

Dentist roles in Iowa advertise $7k above the $166k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.

Dentist median pay and work-life-balance score, Iowa compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs IAWLBPostings (12 mo)
Iowa (this page)$173k—5.0/1070
Delaware#1$352k+$180k3.4/1027
South Dakotaborders$251k+$78k5.6/1026
Missouriborders$134k−$39k4.9/10216
Minnesotaborders$133k−$40k4.8/10178
Wisconsinborders$123k−$50k4.9/10262
Nebraskaborders$118k−$54k5.2/1037
Illinoisborders$118k−$55k4.6/10282

“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Iowa Primary Care Association (9), Iowa Dental Associates (8), Primary Health Care (6)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Dentist jobs in Iowa.

How much do dentist earn in Iowa?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?

Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring dentist in Iowa right now?

Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Iowa Dental Associates, Ocean Dental, Commonwealth Medical Services, D4C Dental Brands, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many dentist jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 50 dentist positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.